Because they are this year's must-have Christmas present Amazon are selling some Dr Who toys at almost twice the recommended price.
Amazon £64.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Radio-Control-Dalek/dp/B0009P5YYS/sr=1-5/qid=1164617115/ref=sr_1_5/202-9094362-8213433?ie=UTF8&s=kids
Forbidden Planet - £34.99
http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=34860
Amazon makes a killing and is the first on-line shop that most people go to. What else are they ripping us off with?
2006-11-26 19:55:05 · 14 answers · asked by Mad Professor 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Looks like I might have been a bit hasty!
It appears that Amazon are selling the toy in question for another company - Action Figures Imports.
So - sorry to Amazon, but maybe they should be a bit more careful about the thieving bastards that they let on their site.
(Thanks to Ebenezer for pointing this out)
2006-11-26 20:22:56 · update #1
No. Amazon sells products at their recommended retail price (rrp) or less. However, if the product is out of stock, you are sent to a third party supplier (a section of the site called Amazon Marketplace), who can charge what they like. Amazon has no control over this price.
2006-11-26 20:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Dr. Who from the very first Dr. when it was in black and white and shown in the US on PBS.
I boycott Amazon a lot because I find other places that sell for less. So I agree with you.
2006-11-27 03:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by octoberbabye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its generally advisable to shop around, especially on-line. in their defence, i have had some brilliant bargains from Amazon, getting second hand books for as little at 10p.
2006-11-27 04:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by dubliner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It always pays even to shop around the net before you buy anything.
I have always found Amazon more expensive than most online retailers.
2006-11-27 04:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amazon usually allow other dealers on their site so if you wait a while longer MAYBE they will come along soon
2006-11-27 03:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are boycottting Nestles in Australia for showing preference of one relious group over another you can buy Nestles products for a song yes boycott them they will take notice
2006-11-27 04:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny I have just placed an order and the pricing is cheaper than the shops!
2006-11-27 04:03:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's why it pays to shop around for the best price.
2006-11-27 08:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who doesn't take the time to shop around online, like they would offline, deserves to have their money taken from them.
2006-11-27 04:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by Cynical_Si 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
naw. you should always shop around anyway. maybe amazon will have the better price for something else.
2006-11-27 04:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by soren 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋